Italy

Chianti Classico

Medium

Cork

In 2021, Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer celebrated their 80th birthdays – and the 40th anniversary of Brancaia. They started with a property in Castellina and then bought a second site in Radda. The Riserva is a blend of the two areas and sees a healthy dollop of Merlot. Their daughter Barbara has been MD and winemaker for the past 23 years. As of the 2020 vintage, Brancaia will release its first ever Gran Selezione, made from 100% Sangiovese. Michaela Morris: An evolving nose with salted plum and a bit of tea. Flavours are more evolved – very saline, with violet notes. Sara Bachiorri: Leather, sweet tobacco and dried basil aromas. On the palate there are walnuts and raisins, plus coffee notes. Still fresh and beautifully elegant. Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW: Gamey and earthy, notes of dried mushrooms and dried cherries. Palate still rich with smooth tannins, and balanced.

Merlot

Sangiovese

Brancaia, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2010

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In 2021, Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer celebrated their 80th birthdays – and the 40th anniversary of Brancaia. They sta

Brancaia, Chianti Classico, Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2010

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